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Truckee, California is a small mountain town just north of Lake Tahoe. Established as a logging town, Truckee is now a destination for lake-goers, skiers, foodies, families, cyclists and mountain bikers, and rock climbers. The Truckee River, which runs directly through town, is popular for rafting, and kayaking. It's worth spending at least a day in Truckee's charming downtown. With galleries, great restaurants, boutiques, breweries, wineries, it's the perfect place to unwind between adventurous activities.
Explore Truckee All Year Round
During the winter months, Truckee offers easy access to North Lake Tahoe's best ski resorts, including Squaw Valley, Alpine Meadows, and Northstar. Truckee has its own family-friendly hill as well — the Tahoe Donner Downhill Ski Resort. In the summer, Lake Tahoe is an easy drive from Truckee. Popular spots on the lake are within 15-20 minutes.
Book a Truckee Property
The best way to experience Truckee is in a vacation rental. Our Truckee properties offer lakeside access to Donner Lake, full kitchens, and more. Many of our Truckee properties are in the popular community of Tahoe-Donner. Start planning your Tahoe-area vacation with these Truckee rental houses, cabins, and townhomes from Tahoe Vacation Rentals by Granite Peak Management.